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Pope Leo XIV in Africa — Algeria welcomes a pope for the first time
Pope Leo XIV on Monday arrived in Algeria, marking a historic moment as the North African nation welcomed a sitting Catholic pontiff for the first time. The Pope touched down to an official reception, waving warmly as he began the opening leg of his African tour, a visit expected to focus on interfaith dialogue, peacebuilding,…
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“Not a Fan of Pope Leo”: Trump’s Remarks and AI Jesus Post Ignite Fresh Controversy
United States (US) President Donald Trump has sparked fresh global controversy after posting an AI-generated image portraying himself as Jesus Christ, deepening tensions with Pope Leo XIV. The development came shortly after Trump reacted angrily to the Pope’s renewed call for peace in the Middle East and criticism of global leaders amid rising violence. Speaking…
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JUST IN: JAMB Adjusts 2026 UTME Schedule
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a slight adjustment to the schedule for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to a post on JAMB’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, the first session arrival time has been moved from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. The exam’s start time for this session will…
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Peter Obi to Tinubu: Kenya Comparison Downplays Nigeria’s Economic Crisis
Former Presidential candidate, Peter Obi has criticised recent remarks by Bola Ahmed Tinubu comparing Nigeria’s economic situation to that of Kenya, warning that such comparisons risk downplaying the severity of hardship facing Nigerians. In a post shared on X, Obi titled his message “From Pharisee to Tax Collector: Rethinking Tinubu’s Kenyan Comparison,” argued that Nigerians…
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Ohanaeze Bans ‘Eze Ndigbo’ Coronations Abroad as Bianca Ojukwu Warns of Diplomatic Fallout
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, has revealed that Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has banned the coronation of “Eze Ndigbo” in foreign countries following rising diplomatic tensions and violent incidents linked to the practice. Ojukwu disclosed this in a post on X after presenting a briefing at Imeobi Ohanaeze, the apex decision-making body…
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Presidential committee debunks reports claiming Taiwo Oyedele admitted errors in new tax laws
Presidential Fiscal Policy & Tax Reforms Committee has dismissed reports alleging that the Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, admitted errors in Nigeria’s newly introduced tax laws, describing the claims as misleading and a distortion of his remarks. In a press statement issued on April 11, 2026, the committee raised alarm over what…
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SERAP to Tinubu: ‘Probe ₦2.9bn missing in communications satellite, nuclear regulatory agencies’
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to direct Dr. Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, and the Management of both the Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd (NIGCOMSAT) and the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA) to account for and explain the whereabouts of the alleged missing or diverted ₦2.9…
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Gunmen kidnap Sapele LG Chairman as Delta police launch manhunt
Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, has conducted a comprehensive operational visit to Sapele following the abduction of the Local Government Chairman, reinforcing the Command’s determination to secure his safe and unharmed release. The visit according to a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, formed part of a coordinated response…
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Turaki Group KICKS after Wike’s Camp Takes Over PDP Secretariat
Leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intensified on Sunday after the Turaki-led faction condemned the unsealing and takeover of the party’s national secretariat, describing the action as “contemptuous” and politically motivated. In a strongly worded statement signed by National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the group accused the Nigeria Police Force of aiding…
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Tinubu celebrates APC spokesman, Felix Morka on his birthday
President Bola Tinubu, has congratulated the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Felix Morka, on his birthday on April 12. The president in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, shared in the joys of the occasion with the National Executive Council (NEC), the National Working Committee (NWC), and all members…